Lee Westwood reunites with legendary caddie on LIV Golf

Lee Westwood is reuniting with his former caddie Billy Foster for this week's LIV Golf tournament in Chicago. 

The former World No.1 and his famed former looper worked together from 2009 until late 2018. 

Westwood previously said their split was mutual and these days usually has his wife Helen Storey carrying his clubs. 

But the Englishman has hired Foster for this week's stop at Bolingbrook Golf Club and the temporary arrangement will also see the 61-year-old carry his clubs in Indianapolis. 

Foster is at a loose end and yet to find a full-time job after he was sacked by former US Open champion Matthew Fitzpatrick in March. 

The massive Leeds United fan admitted he was disappointed with Fitzpatrick's decision, but nonetheless was appreciate of the six years they spent together and wished the 30-year-old nothing but the best for the future. 

Fitzpatrick has since arrested his slump in form and looks destined to book his spot on the 2025 European Ryder Cup team.

Foster's first gig since the split saw him carry Collin Morikawa's clubs at the Scottish Open and at the final men's major of the year at Royal Portrush. 

Morikawa explained before playing The Open the arrangement was always only ever going to last two weeks as he searched for a full-time replacement for Joe Greiner. 

The former Open champion has hired Tony Finau's former caddie for the first leg of the PGA Tour's playoffs which begin tomorrow in Memphis. 

As for the reunion, Westwood joked to bunkered that Foster could just do with a bit of exercise. 

"Curious to see what he's been doing for the last few years," he said. 

This will be Foster's first experience inside the ropes at a LIV Golf event. 

Westwood is in good form, having rolled back the years with an excellent performance at last month's Open in Northern Ireland. 

The 52-year-old qualified for his first major since the 2022 Open at St Andrews and finished in a share of 34th with fellow LIV recruits Jon Rahm, Sergio Garcia and PGA Tour star Justin Thomas. 

"At the age of 52, you don't know how many Open Championships you’ve got left," he said. 

"I was just trying to enjoy playing in front of what I think is the best fans in the world at The Open Championship and enjoying that walk coming up the 18th green.

"I had a fantastic week, really enjoyed it, and I might try and qualify next year for Birkdale because I love Birkdale as well."

Whilst Westwood will be thrilled with his outing at Royal Portrush, his future with LIV Golf is very much in the balance. 

He's currently 46th in the overall standings and players that finish 49th and below are relegated. 

His Majesticks teammates Henrik Stenson and Ian Poulter also face the boot. 

LIV Golf have confirmed team captains are no longer immune from relegation. 

It is understood the decision is part of the PIF-backed breakaway's attempt to get OWGR recognition.